News about constitution
One public holiday may be canceled in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – In 2026, one public holiday in Kazakhstan may be cancelled. This will happen if the new Constitution is adopted at the upcoming
20 February 13:47
New public holiday may appear in Kazakhstan: date announced in the Senate
Tengrinews.kz – Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev has said that the upcoming referendum date, 15 March, may become the new Constitution Day in
19 February 14:00
How much will Kazakhstan spend on the referendum? Preliminary amount announced
Tengrinews.kz – Mikhail Bortnik, a member of Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission, announced the preliminary cost of holding a national
13 February 16:35
Constitutional referendum: when and what time voting will take place
Tengrinews.kz – The Central Referendum Commission (Central Election Commission) has outlined the main stages of preparation and conduct of the
13 February 10:59
New possible date for Constitution Day in Kazakhstan announced
Tengrinews.kz – July 1 may become Constitution Day in Kazakhstan. This is stated in the draft of the new Basic Law, which is planned to be submitted
12 February 13:44
Draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution published ahead of referendum
Tengrinews.kz – Official media have published the final draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, which will be put to a referendum.
12 February 11:51
Date of constitutional referendum announced - Tokayev signs decree
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on holding a referendum on constitutional reform, according to Akorda.
12 February 00:28
Revised draft of new Constitution to be published openly
Tengrinews.kz – A revised draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution will be published in open access, Constitutional Commission Chair Elvira Azimova
11 February 17:02
Religion is separate from the state: clarification proposed for the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – During the fifth meeting of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers Serik Akylbai proposed
30 January 20:52
Commission members propose adopting new Constitution, Tokayev says
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said members of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Commission concluded that the scale of proposed
30 January 16:43
Overtime hurts birth rates: right to rest may be strengthened in the Constitution
Tengrinews.kz – Massive overtime directly affects birth rates and the demographic situation in the country. This was stated today at a meeting
27 January 11:42
Tokayev proposes adding a key principle to Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized that Kazakhstan is undergoing
26 January 18:28
Kazakh citizens may be detained 'like in American movies'
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh citizens should be informed of all their rights at the moment of detention. This proposal was voiced by Mazhilis deputy
26 January 17:10
Personal data protection may be strengthened in Kazakhstan’s Constitution
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments to explicitly protect citizens’ personal data from illegal collection, storage,
26 January 16:38
Pre-trial detention period may be shortened in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering constitutional amendments that would reduce the maximum period of detention without a court decision
26 January 16:15
How laws will be adopted in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — The new Parliament of Kazakhstan — the Kurultai — will review draft laws in three readings. This proposal was announced by Senator
26 January 15:24
President Tokayev signs decree on a special commission
Tengrinews.kz – The President of Kazakhstan has signed a decree establishing a Constitutional Commission.
22 January 10:48
'In essence, this is a new Constitution' - Tokayev on the working group’s proposals
Tengrinews.kz — A meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform was held in Astana with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart
19 January 17:22
“There is a clear understanding of the goals and objectives”: Constitutional reform discussed for nearly six months
Tengrinews.kz — Nearly six months have passed since discussions on constitutional reform began in Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
19 January 16:53
Comparable to adopting a new Constitution: Tokayev on upcoming referendum
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Kazakhstan, announcing that a referendum on constitutional
05 January 19:45